Wow Mani
Its such a nice and informative article.Sorry to reply late. Belated
Happy Friendship Day.
On Aug 1, 11:12 pm, Mani karmacharya <
kman...@gmail.com> wrote:
> The tradition of dedicating a day in honor of friends began in US in 1935. *In
> 1935 American Govt had killed a person on 1st Saturday of Aug. The next day
> his friend committed suicide in his memory. Since then American Govt
> declared 1st Sunday of August as
> Friendship Day.*
>
> Gradually the festival gained popularity and today Friendship Day is
> celebrated in large number of countries. On this day people spend time with
> their friends and express love for them. Exchange of Friendship Day Gifts
> like flowers, cards and wrist bands is a popular tradition of this occasion.
>
> *HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY to all my dear friends*
>
> Mani